Michael Jordan TB (9) Sun 11/1/20 11:41 AM
Michael Jordan
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Jordan is inactive for the Week 8 matchup against Tennessee due to an illness, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jordan marks the fourth offensive starter in Cincinnati who will sit Sunday afternoon, which could mean dire straits for a rushing attack led by Giovani Bernard in the absence of Joe Mixon (foot). With Jordan sidelined as well, look for the Bengals to start an offensive line comprising Hakeem Adeniji, Shaq Calhoun, Billy Price, Alex Redmond and Fred Johnson.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Thu 9/26/19 6:01 PM
Michael Jordan
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Jordan (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jordan was inactive Week 3 due to a knee injury, but he now appears to have returned to full health. The rookie fourth-round pick is on track to start at left guard versus the Steelers on Monday.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Sun 9/22/19 11:59 AM
Michael Jordan
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Jordan (knee) officially is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jordan was upgraded from out to questionable late in the week, suggesting he had a shot to play despite leaving Week 2's game with the knee injury. With Jordan sidelined, John Jarry likely is the man to receive the start at left guard.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Fri 9/20/19 1:42 PM
Michael Jordan
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Jordan (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jordan started the week already having been ruled out, but it looks like he has progressed enough throughout the week to be upgraded. Given that the initial report said Jordan will miss "at least a week" it still seems unlikely that the lineman is active come Sunday.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Mon 9/16/19 3:51 PM
Michael Jordan
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Jordan (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Bills, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The report said Jordan will miss "at least a week", so his status for Week 4's game versus the Steelers is in jeopardy as well. Expect John Jerry to work in at left guard for the extent of Jordan's absence.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Sun 9/15/19 3:38 PM
Michael Jordan
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Jordan (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
The Bengals' offensive front takes another major hit. Expect Billy Price to shift over and finish the game at left guard. At the time of this report, the Bengals only have five healthy offensive linemen.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Wed 8/14/19 11:53 AM
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Jordan, a fourth-round pick out of Ohio State, could win the starting left guard job for the Bengals, Chris Roling of USAToday reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Bengals have been shuffling between multiple linemen for the starting left guard spot, but Jordan has been getting the most reps with the first unit recently, often facing off against Geno Atkins in practice.
Michael Jordan TB (9) Sat 4/27/19 1:47 PM
Michael Jordan
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The Bengals selected Jordan in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 136th overall.
EDGE Analysis
Jordan played guard for two years then curiously played center for Ohio State in 2018, even at an unconventional build of 6-foot-6, 312 pounds. With 34 and 1/4 arms in addition to his tall stance, Jordan could get looks at not only guard but even tackle depending on how he handles practice reps. In addition to starting on a dominant offense, Jordan showed strong workout metrics, highlighted by a truly explosive 32.5-inch vertical and 116-inch broad jump. This seems like a nice value for the Bengals, who could use more talent to mold on the offensive line.